Alison Billingham

• Acquired Brain Injury
• Cerebral Palsy
• Chairing MDTs
• Challenging Behaviour
• Learning disabilities
• Managing Care Teams
• Setting up and managing support packages
• Working with young people and their transition to adulthood

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Strong advocate for clients and families
• Clear concise reports
• Managing client centred therapy and support packages
• Effective multi-disciplinary working
• Organised with excellent communication skills

I have many years of experience working with children, young people, and adults with a variety of disabilities, in both statutory and non-statutory settings. I have also worked with and for a range of services that provide support.

I enjoy working with my clients and their families and always aim to listen to what is important to them. I then use that information to tailor support that meets each of my client’s individual needs and particular circumstances.  I enjoy working as part of a wider professional team and am always able to form good working relationships with my clients, their families and those that are supporting them.

September 2022 to December 2024

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust – Non case holding Social Worker Court team Social Worker

Responsible for completing court directed assessments with children and families. Responsibility for managing allocated cases and working alongside a multi disciplinary team. Extensive experience at working with and alongside legal professionals.

March 2021 – Feb 2022

Family Support Team, Bedford Borough Council – Social worker

Working with children, young people and families with complex issues, undertaking complex assessments and giving evidence in care proceedings, producing court assessments and witness statements.

May 2013 – March 2021

Children with Disabilities Team, Central Bedfordshire Council – Social Worker

Undertaking regular child and family assessments for children and young people with a variety of different disabilities, including brain injuries.  Setting up care support packages, chairing MDT meetings and liaising with a wide range of involved professionals.

• BA (Honours) in Social Work
• Registered Practitioner, British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM)

Alison is committed to maintaining her skills and abilities and engages readily in varied training supported by ILS Case Management which includes the following areas:

• Capacity and Consent
• Safeguarding Training
• Recruitment and Employment
• Litigation
• Management of Risk
• Moving and Handling
• GDPR